Wurrekangurr - Yarkuwa Language Application

Ngunyama-kat kinya lerrk.

This woman makes one feel sorry

Pronunciation:

Say: nguuny-ahm-ah-kaht kiny-ah lerrk

Notes:

Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', 'a' as in 'path' or 'car', 'i' as in 'sit'. Variation - 'e' followed by 'l' or 'r' is 'e' as in 'fern'.
Consonant combination - 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. (Avoid the English 'nee' as in 'many'), - 'rr' roll or trill tongue.

Literal Meaning:

lit. inspire pity-indeed this woman

Shows:

Noun, Postposition - indeed! -kat(a), Pronoun, Statement, Verb head-word

Explanation:

Statement beginning with the verb 'ngunyama' (to inspire pity) plus the post position '-kat' (definitely or indeed) followed by the pronoun 'kinya' (this one) and the noun 'lerrk' (woman).

Learning Focus:

Describing, Grammar, Socialising

Learning Exercise:

Build - reverse the emotion. How would you write 'This woman makes me feel very happy.' (Hint - one way would be to say 'I have happiness near this woman."

Phrase Sentence:

Sentence

Words Associated:

ngunyama - to inspire pity

kat(a) - indeed

kinya - this one close by

lerrk - woman, female

Topics:

Conversation, People and Family - Feelings, Communication - Describing

Age Guides:

Yr 7-9, Advanced, Yr 10-12

Reference:

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